Dr. Rabya Lahmer
- َQualifications: Doctor of Philosophy
- Academic Rank: Associate Professor
- Department of Food Science and Technology
- faculty of Agriculture
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Roles
Dr. Rabya Abdul Qader Ibrahim Lahmer is an academic professor in the field of Microbiology and Food Safety. She obtained her PhD from Bangor University – Wales, United Kingdom in 2013. She has contributed to regional food risk assessment programs in collaboration with international institutions such as SAFE and ANSES, and supervised numerous master's theses in the Faculty of Agriculture, Pharmacy, and Science. She has published scientific and research contributions locally and internationally, along with practical experience in food product development, including a natural beverage that holds a patent. She also participated in developing nutritional policies with the Monitoring Center and the World Food Program. She holds advanced certificates in laboratory management and uncertainty measurement.
Careers
2025
· Membership in the Peer-Review Committees of Scientific Journals Listed in the Libyan Electronic Journals Directory
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· National Coordinator and Representative for Project No. 918-23 in Libya, under the Agriculture and Food Sector, funded by the General Secretariat of the Union of Arab Scientific Research Councils (Arab Alliances for Scientific Research and Innovation Initiative), affiliated with the League of Arab States.
2023 – Present
- Head of the Specialized Team on Food Shelf Life – Standards and Specifications Center – Tripoli, Libya.
- Member and Rapporteur of the Supreme Committee for the Food and Nutritional Survey – Standards and Specifications Center – Tripoli, Libya.
2020 – Present
- Associate Professor – Department of Food Science and Technology – University of Tripoli.
2021 – 2023
- Head of the Health Affairs Committee – Standards and Specifications Center – Tripoli, Libya.
2020 – 2023
- Head of Postgraduate Studies – Faculty of Agriculture – University of Tripoli.
2022
- Vice Chair of the Scientific Committee – Second Conference on Clinical Nutrition – University of Tripoli.
- Rapporteur of the Scientific Committee – International Conference on Halal Products.
2016
- Assistant Professor – University of Tripoli.
2015 – 2016
- Collaborator – Department of Biology – Al-Murqab University.
- Head of the Study and Exams Committee – University of Tripoli.
2011 – 2013
- Graduate Studies Ambassador – University of Wales – United Kingdom.
2004
- Lecturer – Department of Food Science and Technology – University of Tripoli.
2000
- Teaching Assistant – Department of Food Science and Technology – University of Tripoli.
Research Interests
- Microbiology
- Study of microorganisms and their impact on food quality and safety.
- Food Safety
- Developing strategies to ensure the safety of food products throughout all stages of production and storage.
- Microbial Risk Assessment
- Analyzing microbial risks associated with food products to ensure consumer protection.
- Dates
- Studying the nutritional and microbial properties of dates and their use in innovative products.
- Development of Innovative Food Products
Modern Technologies for Date Processing
External Activities
1. National Coordinator for the Arab Project No. 918-23 in Libya, under the Agriculture and Food Sector, funded by the General Secretariat of the Union of Arab Scientific Research Councils (2025).
2. Peer reviewer for scientific journals and conferences:
o Journal of Research in Agriculture and Food Sciences (2025)
o Egyptian International Journal of Palms – Editorial Board Member
o Biotechnology Research Center (2024)
o Food Quality and Safety Symposium (2023)
o International Halal Products and Clinical Nutrition Conferences
3. Vice Chair of the Scientific Committee for the Second Conference on Clinical Nutrition – University of Tripoli (2023–Present).
4. Member and Rapporteur of the Scientific Committee for the International Halal Products Conference (2022).
5. Participation in developing national food policies in collaboration with the Monitoring Center and the World Food Program (WFP).
6. Participation in international online training courses to strengthen food safety systems following the One Health approach – Wageningen, Netherlands (2021).
7. Participation in international capacity-building programs on food risk assessment, in collaboration with SAFE and ANSES, France and Canada (2019–2020).
Publications